Humanoid Robots
There are androids, specialized robots to replace humans for a specific, repetitive v, robot toys that can be programmed, and experimental robots to replace humans in hazardous or inaccessible areas. They are taking humanoid form to be closer to us. Most are or will be commercialized and will soon be part of the landscape.
HRP 4C or Ucroa
The latest model of a line of humanoid robots created by the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology of Japan. It could look more human, but it has been deliberately avoided because some people are disturbed in presence of human mechanics. They get used over time. Its role is to fashion shows.
- Video of HRP 4C walking.
- HRP-4C is involved in a choreography. She dances in a convincing way.
Atlas from Boston Dynamics
Boston Dynamics is already known for Big Dog, the transport robot that never falls. There is now (click on image) a humanoid version, which seems apt to handling. With two legs it falls more easily, but knows how to rise as easily.
In April 2024, the manufacture of Atlas was definitively stopped, because this type of hydraulic robot presents too many disadvantages. The future is the all-electric robot, declares Boston Dynamics. Video: The new electric model.
Honda’s Asimo
It is 1.3 m and 52 kgs. With 34 degrees of freedom, it moves like a human and can perform similar tasks.
It communicates, recognizes faces and voices.
After performing in public for 20 years, Asimo is being phased out of sales and demonstrations in 2022. Honda now wants to create a remote-controlled avatar.
- Asimo walking. Up to 6 km/h.
- About Asimo and moving.
HRP-3 Promet MK-II
Form both Kawada Industries, Kawasaki Heavy Industries and the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology of Japan.
It measures 1,60 m. and weighs 68 kgs.
Most of the simple human tasks are accessible to it, such as using a screwdriver.
Its autonomy movement is two hours.
It will be possible for a company to acquire it for $ 150000 in 2010.
Manoi AT01
Successor of Kondo KHR-1, it measures 40 cms and weighs 1.4 kg.
With 17 servo motors (34 for Asimo) it can do a variety of movements, depending on its programming.
It can be purchased for $800.
Plen from Akasawa
Robot for entertainment, 23 cm and 700 g.
It is characterized by fluid motion, almost human, made with 18 degrees of freedom.
It is commanded remotely from a PC, it does not have embedded artificial intelligence.
The purchase price is $ 1000.
Pino and Nuvo of ZMP
Pino name is shorthand for Pinocchio. He is 70 cms and 5.5 kg.
The Nuvo model is 40 cms and 2.5 kgs and was presented as the first robot show
Toyota Partner Robot
It is 1.2 m and 35 kgs.
It can wear and utilize different items.
Wabian 2R of Takanishi
Wabian means WAseda BIpedal humANoid No. 2 Refined.
It measures 1.5 m and weighs 64 kgs, and has 41 servo motors.
The goal of this robot is to cooperate with human beings in different contexts and in particular in the world of work.
In perhaps an ambitious plan is to use it for rescue, education, and arts. And at home.
One solution being explored is to use it as attending the helper in Japan.
The same company has also contributed to the creation of the SHINPO robot.
Korntech’s Rogun (Korea)
This model is still under development. It measures 1 m and weighs 8 kgs It has 26 degrees of freedom.
It is not able to move easily, but is intended for professional use in static station.
It has the option of facial recognition and can send alerts. It can therefore serve as a local guard or childcare.
For example, if it is located in front of an unknown person, it will call on a given number to send a message.
It can:
- Talk and sing.
- Recognize the environment and the objects that compose it.
- Recogne a face.
- Interpret gestures.
It has a 7-inch screen, a communication by Wi-Fi and WiMAX.
It can be commanded by phone or Internet.
There are plans to commercialize it for $ 2000.
Robonova of HiTEC Robotics
It is 40 cms and 1.6 kg. It has 16 servo motors.
A programmable model, the movement seem almost natural. It is programmed easily on a PC using the mouse on a graphical interface. You can also use directly the Robo-Basic language derived from Basic.
Robonova is available in stores for $ 700.
Omnizero by Takeshi Maeda
This robot won the Robo-One challenge.
It measures 40 cms and weighs 1.9 kgs. It can jump.
Nao and Pepper
This small French manufacturing humanoid robot has the following capacities:
- 25 degrees of freedom.
- Prehensile hands.
- Voice recognition and synthesis.
- Facial Expressions.
- Vision.
It is 58 cms tall. A software can program the behavior of the robot in the Urbi language under Linux and give it new opportunities.
It is actually available to purchase.
Hubo
Hubo is a short for HUmanoid RoBOt.
It measures 1.37 m and weighs 60 kg.
It has a plastic mask representing Albert Einstein. Its face has expressions. Its voice recognition system allows it to communicate.
This model is still under development.
Sony Qrio
Qrio for Quest for cuRIOsity.
It is 58 cm and 7 kgs. It has 38 degrees of freedom.
It has voice recognition and facial, and it is expressed in speech synthesis. It walks, locates objects and easily manipulate them.
Repliee Q1
It is a realistic humanoid specially created to replicate human expression.
It/She reacts to the environment.
It/She can act independently or replicate the movements of a distant person.
Other models
- HOAP-3 Fujitsu.
- HR7 Dr. Robot.